Biological Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $62,570 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $43,580
90th percentile $96,460
Employed locally 720
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,580
    25th
    $48,510
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $78,350
    90th
    $96,460

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Biological Technicians salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,310
    Peoria, IL $72,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,890

    Nearby metros — Biological Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,380
    California $64,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,270
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,930

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.76 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 20.3% above the national median of $52,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Technicians in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,580 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,510.